The dangers of drinking games
Though many students agree that a round of beer pong or flip cup is just a fun part of partying with friends, studies have shown these games can be more harmful than they seem, resulting in problems much worse than a hangover.
“The point of games like kings or flip cup is to get the party started and bring people together,” said Jen Thomas, a first-year political science student.
However, there is another, more dangerous aspect to these games.
Let the drinking games begin
Drinking games such as beer pong and king’s cup seem like established traditions among party-goers, but the origins of these games remain a mystery.
Unfortunately, history provides few answers.
“Probably because nobody thought it was significant or worth writing about,” said Potsdam University alcohol professor David Hanson.
Historians do know drinking games have existed in some form since ancient Greece.
Santa’s sweatshop
It’s that time of year again. For some, it’s time to buy presents. Deals are popping up everywhere and it’s a wonder companies can provide for such a high demand, yet sell products at such low prices.
According to Gregory Elich, author and frequent contributor to globalresearch.ca, the answer to this riddle is sweatshops.
Having a healthy holiday
Cookies, cakes, chocolates, pies, pudding, eggnog and turkey — all of these foods are enjoyed by families during the holiday season.
For many, the holiday wouldn’t be complete without a bird on the table, a glass full of eggnog, a large gingerbread house and a mountain of food on their plates to enjoy with friends and families. While these treats are popular this time of year, there can be consequences to eating so many fatty and sweet foods in such a short period of time.
Can’t buy me love
This holiday season, consumerism returns in full force, complete with hectic malls, wild customers and bargain hunting families in search of the perfect presents for everyone on their list.
However, this year it will be met with growing reserve to the crazed buying that is synonymous with Christmas.
According to 2006 Statistics Canada data, retail sales in December represented 11.2 per cent of the total money spent in that year.
